Nouvelle DS N°8 - Bonne ou Mauvaise Surprise...?

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The DS N°8 is a premium SUV with a comfortable and luxurious interior.  It has an elevated berlin design. This is a front-wheel-drive, traction model.  The vehicle is available in several versions: two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, with small or large batteries.  This model is a two-wheel drive with a larger battery. The vehicle is announced as having an over 700-kilometer range. This version contains 245 horsepower. A 230- and 350-horsepower all-wheel-drive model is also available. The base price is around 60,000 Euros, while the larger battery-equipped model costs around 65,000 Euros and the highest trim level around 80,000 Euros.

Aerodynamics were reworked, and the car has a CX of 0.24. It’s a large car, almost 5 meters long (4.82 meters). It is nearly 2 meters wide (1.9 meters) and about 1.6 meters high. The weight starts at 2100 kg and rises to 2300 for the heavier model. It has a large trunk of 620 liters, which is rather large, especially since the manufacturer is targeting people who will use it as a transport, like chauffeurs.

The model reviewed had traction two-wheel drive, big battery (announces +700km of autonomy), 245 horsepower. There is also a version with 230 and 350hp for the All-Wheel-Drive versions. Starting price at 60,000 Euros. The big battery will probably be around 65,000 and can go up to 80,000 Euros with all options.

There are three finishes: Palace, Etoile and the top-of-the-range: Julies Vernes. Available in: Palace, Etoile.

The video identifies the following pros: high-end vehicle, very comfortable even on poorly maintained roads, little-to-no road noise.

The video identifies a few cons: the handles on the rear doors are in an awkward position. Also, there is not a good support for the right arm as the central armrest is a bit shaky. A small issue with the dashboard in the sun. One other issues is with the assistance, even though there is Level-2 ADAS.

The reviewer concludes: It is a very good car that came as a great surprise and will be interesting as a vehicle for transport.

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